Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis facial treatment from Neutrogena lists 13 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Benzalkonium chlorideKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
13INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: water, alcohol denat., butylene glycol, ppg-5-ceteth-20, c12-15 alkyl lactate, sodium citrate, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, parfum, peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, sodium hydroxide, benzalkonium chloride, cetyl lactate, disodium edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads against your own profile.

